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Sometimes you gotta look beyond everything think you know about a place to find out what’s really going on. Its happening more and more and more. Belfast really is a ‘happening’ place. Sometimes.
This time, movies are in the spotlight with the launch of the Belfast Film Festival. Into its 7th year, the festival spans 11 days and 10 venues and too many movies/events to count (about 110).
The opening night premier was the UK and Ireland premier of Kenneth Branagh’s latest acting and directoral roles with ‘The Magic Flute‘, an adaption of one of Mozart’s most famous operas.
As I flick through the programme many films catch my eye, though for the most part I haven’t heard of any of them, however, reading the blurb I have picked out many that I would like to see. As well as great films the festival plays host to a variety of events, the strangest being the 6th World Pong Championships.
One of the highlights of the 2007 festival is Sarah Polley’s directorial debut Away From Her. Sarah is no stranger to Northern Ireland having starred in The Secret Life of Words which was filmed here, alongside Tim Robbins in 2005.
Away From Her, a moving film starring Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent, tells how a long term marriage is wedged apart by Alzheimer’s. Poignant and gracefully told, this film is a must see at the festival. The festival is delighted to announce that Julie Christie will attend the festival to present this very special screening.
With categories from International Cinema, Anime, European Cinema, Same Sex Cinema and Music Documentaries, the festival easily caters to all. There are even a few Irish language films!
The highlights for many will probably be the Drive-In showings of Dirty Dancing and Aliens.
The Belfast Film Festival Drive-In is back by popular demand for two nights only. We will once again erect our giant 50ft x 40ft screen at the Titanic Quarter Paint Hall and our audience will tune into the film sound on their car radios. Tickets for this event are strictly limited so book early! Food and toilet facilities will be available on site.
Limited to 35 places, The Fog, Jason and the Argonauts, The Goonies and Dead Calm are to be shown on the Lagan boat presumably while it sails around the Lagan for a bit.
I still haven’t decided what I want to see yet. I shall continue to read about each of the films being shown, wishing the festival wasn’t being held at the end of the month when I have run out of disposable cash to afford to attend as much as I would like to.
I first read about the Festival Pass a few months ago, I know I should have gone for it.
Passes cost £40 and pass holders will receive tickets for 10 film screenings and 1 special event. They will also get admission to the opening and closing night after show parties and advance warning on special guests or events.
The pass entitles the holder to 1 ticket to each event of their choice and represents a saving of 50% on full price tickets. Tickets for individual events must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.
With most events now sold out, and tickets costing £5-10 this would have been a great idea.
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